SIU Investigates Custody Injuries in Toronto

Other News Releases Related to Case 10-TCI-158

Mississauga (5 August, 2010) --- Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the injuries sustained by a 39-year-old man in Toronto. The Toronto Police Service (TPS) reported the following information to the SIU: * On August 4, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the TPS received a call, and subsequently attended an apartment building located at 150 Graydon Hall Drive. * Officers forced open a door on the 11th floor. * There was an interaction with a man, and he sustained injuries to his hand and ribs. He was taken to hospital for treatment.

Four investigators from the SIU are investigating this incident. Anyone who may have information regarding this case is asked to contact the Unit at 416-622-0748 or 1-800-787-8529.

The SIU is an arm’s length agency that investigates reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault. Under the Police Services Act, the Director of the SIU must

consider whether an officer has committed a criminal offence in connection with the incident under investigation

depending on the evidence, lay a criminal charge against the officer if appropriate or close the file without any charges being laid